Shloka 5.36.9

सीताप्रत्यय-प्रदानम् (Sita’s Recognition and Reassurance by the Envoy)

Devanagari script

न हि त्वां प्राकृतं मन्ये वानरं वानरर्षभ।यस्य ते नास्ति सन्त्रासो रावणान्नापि सम्भ्रमः।।।।

Transliteration

na hi tvāṃ prākṛtaṃ manye vānaraṃ vānararṣabha | yasya te nāsti santrāso rāvaṇān nāpi sambhramaḥ ||

Translation

I do not deem you an ordinary Vānara, O bull among Vānaras—for you have neither fear of Rāvaṇa nor even the least anxious agitation.

Context

"I do not think you are an ordinary monkey. You have no fear or excitement about Ravana. You are a bull among vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Hanuman
• Ravana

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Fearlessness in righteous duty: when one acts for dharma, courage and composure replace panic—strength is governed by purpose, not ego.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā, impressed by Hanumān’s composure in enemy territory, declares him extraordinary and unshaken by Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Abhaya (fearlessness) with steadiness—Hanumān’s calm confidence in a dharmic mission.